Games like The Dig®

92% positive from 1,265 reviewsReleased 2009Steam Deck Playable$5.99

What it is

A point-and-click adventure game where players solve puzzles to uncover the mystery of an ancient alien civilization. It features exploration and dialogue to progress the story.

The catch

The puzzles run on alien logic, so finishing usually means leaning on a walkthrough.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 92% positive, but with 1,265 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like The Dig®

Between Me and The Night

76% positive from 830 reviews20168% finish it

Surrealist action adventure game. Explore a house, solve puzzles, and overcome night shadows.

What players likedPlayers praise its artistic style, evocative atmosphere, and deeply personal story, often comparing it to games like Life Is Strange and Oxenfree.

The catchClunky, unresponsive controls and sluggish movement drag gameplay

Both are tagged 1990's, Great Soundtrack and Point & Click.

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Indiana Jones® and the Fate of Atlantis™

94% positive from 1,533 reviews2009Deck Unsupported

A point-and-click adventure game featuring puzzle-solving and exploration. Players experience a story with multiple paths and a dynamic musical score.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging story that fits the movies, awesome voice acting and animations, and multiple paths and endings.

The catchExcessive backtracking to collect pieces, especially the final act

Both are tagged 1990's, Classic and Point & Click.

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Day of the Tentacle Remastered

97% positive from 2,005 reviews201620% finish itDeck Playable

A point-and-click puzzle adventure with time travel mechanics and a cartoon feel. Players solve puzzles across different eras to prevent world domination.

What players likedPlayers praise its hilarious, clever puzzles, fantastic art style, and well-written dialogue, calling it one of the greatest adventure games ever made.

The catchsome puzzles rely on nonsensical, illogical solutions

Both are tagged 1990's, Classic and Point & Click.

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The Curse of Monkey Island

97% positive from 1,638 reviews1997Deck Unsupported

A graphic adventure game featuring point-and-click puzzles and humorous dialogue. Players solve inventory puzzles and engage in insult swordfights to progress.

What players likedPlayers praise its compelling story, amazing dialogue, and awesome soundtrack, comparing its mysteries to the show "Lost."

The catchPuzzle solutions run on moon logic, so progress means trying every item on everything.

Both are tagged 1990's, Classic and Point & Click.

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Myst: Masterpiece Edition

87% positive from 1,067 reviews2011Deck Verified

This is a first-person puzzle adventure game with a surreal atmosphere. Players explore environments and solve logic puzzles to uncover a story.

What players likedMyst is a classic, immersive puzzle game with an excellent story that makes you think.

The catchMovement between static screens is disorienting and it is easy to get turned around.

Both are tagged 1990's, Classic and Point & Click.

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Blood: One Unit Whole Blood

92% positive from 1,344 reviews2014

A retro first-person shooter featuring a dark, violent atmosphere and unique weapons. Players battle through levels with a focus on combat and exploration.

The catchThe Steam release is a bare DOSBox port with poor performance and clunky controls.

Both are tagged 1990's, Classic and Adventure.

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